As spring and summer draw near in New England, we are all dying to get more time outside — the warm breeze and the sun on our skin just makes for better days! If you have a beautiful deck or patio space to enjoy, you probably can't wait to ditch the indoors for more outdoor living time.

Where to save versus where to splurge when it comes to renovating your home. This is a difficult question for homeowners to wrap their head around. Almost no one is able to build or remodel a home, or even furnish, with an absolutely unlimited budget, where everything they can imagine is financially attainable.

If you’re considering a major renovation or new construction project for your home, you may be wondering who you need on your trades team. If you have a general contractor and architect, do you still need an interior designer? Or, do you only need the designer for the design aspect, and once construction is underway, you’ll be good to go?